JacelRN

JacelRN BSN, RN

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  1. What is it really like to be a new graduate nurse????

    JacelRN replied to profjanmc's topic in General Nursing

    I also agree that this is a great topic and kudos for you for actually caring to ask! Something to focus on more in school is organization. The skills section of school is necessary for someone...

  2. Combative patient and supervisor took his side!

    JacelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello friends, I'm writing for two reasons, 1) to vent to fellow nurses and 2) to ask for advice regarding my recent situation. At work I carried the same patient load as the previous shift. The...

  3. Combative patient and supervisor took his side!

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much, Just to clarify my post, I was the one crying. I did it privately, away from the patient. I hate doing so at work but the tears just wouldn't stop. I cried after the...

  4. Study techniques, tips and tricks

    JacelRN replied to Nurse Jeni's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jeni, I'd love to answer your question but to be honest, I have blocked nursing school from my memory. :) You might want to try posting this in the student's forum, I can bet you that you'd get...

  5. Tips for living with an NCLEX candidate

    JacelRN replied to nursbee04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where were you when I was struggling with my NCLEX? Great post!

  6. to nurse or not to nurse?

    JacelRN replied to swedishchick's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your post inspired me to reply, I feel similar to you and I AM a nurse. I went into nursing believing I could care for people in their most vulnerable times, when they needed a kind face and gentle...

  7. Recommended experiences before Hospice transfer?

    JacelRN posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello Everyone, I have been a silent reader on this board, especially the hospice section. I could use some advice and recommendations from those of you who can help. I am a new nurse, fresh from...

  8. Recommended experiences before Hospice transfer?

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Well, These beds were at the end of our unit and there were 4 of them. They were decorated more beautifully than a regular room and they had an ajoining room for family and friends to remain. It had...

  9. Anyone attending Good Samaritan in Cincincinnati?

    JacelRN replied to cincymom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Cincymom, Yes this is the first position for me, I work in Renal/Dialysis/Urology. Its one of the medsurg floors that has a speciality. They don't typically place new grads in L&D or Nicu but...

  10. Anyone attending Good Samaritan in Cincincinnati?

    JacelRN replied to cincymom's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi Cincymom, I am a new RN that works at Good Sam hospital. I didn't graduate from this school but I can tell you some things about it. I am impressed at how they train their students. I know its a...

  11. Finally......ATT arrived...need encouragement

    JacelRN replied to Nurseizme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nurseizme, The important thing is to go over frequently given drugs. Examples are Dig, Cardizem, Propanolol, Lasix, etc. Heart drugs are commonly tested because they can greatly affect your patient....

  12. P**sed off at preceptor's games

    JacelRN replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    All the other posts are good advice, have you also looked into the possiblity of switching preceptors? If your NM has any good sense and not a part of the problem like mentioned earlier, she will...

  13. New graduate nurse transition

    JacelRN replied to h.shuey's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Orrnlori, Check with the precepting policy. I ended up having 3 preceptors when all was said and done. But I was happy to be free of my original preceptor as she hovered too much and...

  14. City w/Hosp You Can Walk To From Home?

    JacelRN replied to allsmiles's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Smiles, Actually I live in a city like this with a hospital in walking distance. The city is beautiful with lots of trees and a couple lakes, but nothing huge to deal with. Its Northern Kentucky....

  15. How to assess Bruit and Thrill

    JacelRN replied to JacelRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you Badbird, I have so far had two patients with shunts that I am aware I didn't assess the graft/shunt. I no longer want to overlook this and I'm doing my best to make my assessment skills as...

  16. Changing positions after only a few months

    JacelRN replied to ParrotHeadRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have had a similar experience but with changing shifts. I started out with day shift, then evening/day rotations and then more recently, I started on nights all within a 2 month period. I was also...

  17. some of my coworkers are spending way to much time on personal phone calls

    JacelRN replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    We have a nurse on our floor who glues the phone to her face. I'm nearly serious. She even sits during lunch with the rest of us on a personal call. If its not her kids, its her boyfriend, or her...

  18. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Tweetiepie, I hear you response but did you hear mine? Furthermore, anxiety can be a good thing if used correctly. Does my heart race, my palms sweat, my mouth get dry when I am faced with...

  19. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Tweetiepie, I hear you response but did you hear mine? Furthermore, anxiety can be a good thing if used correctly. Does my heart race, my palms sweat, my mouth get dry when I am faced with...

  20. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I can understand your points about nurses and anxiety...if they have anxiety on a test how can they handle pressure and anxiety in real life? Have you known any new grad or nurse who could...

  21. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I can understand your points about nurses and anxiety...if they have anxiety on a test how can they handle pressure and anxiety in real life? Have you known any new grad or nurse who could...

  22. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Mithrah, I am one of those who suffered from it. Not so much during the paper and pencil tests, but boy did I feel it during the NCLEX. My heart started racing, my mouth got dry, I felt a wave of...

  23. Failed NCLEX multiple times

    JacelRN replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Mithrah, I am one of those who suffered from it. Not so much during the paper and pencil tests, but boy did I feel it during the NCLEX. My heart started racing, my mouth got dry, I felt a wave of...

  24. How do you deal w/a student you don't like?

    JacelRN replied to Fivestar22's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Fivestar, All that the others have posted is great advice. If you are graduating soon, then learn what you can and get outta there! I know several of my friends despised how a certain professor...

  25. Survival Tips for First Year Nurses

    JacelRN replied to rosemadder's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad out of orientation for several weeks and so far these are things that have helped my transition. Added to what the others posted... Get organized. Find what works best for you. Try...